I became interested in Elissa when I kept hearing her talking about protecting the rights of those with pre existing illness. Elissa will fight to rid us of the threat of pre existing clauses in our insurance coverage. I believe she will work with her fellow congressional representatives to find ways to cut the outrageous costs of medical care. While with the CIA as an analyst, Elissa was in the midst of battle in Iraq. I believe when in Washington, she will stand up and fight for what is right. Go to the polls and mark your ballot for Elissa Slotkin for Congress in Michigan's 8th district.

Marsha Luetjen

Brighton

Bishop's stand on ACA puts people's health care at risk

A point worth consideration in the health care dispute between these two candidates has gone unmentioned. The 8th Congressional District crosses three counties, Ingham, Oakland and Livingston. The three combined have over 80,000 people enrolled in “Healthy Michigan,” our version on expanded Medicaid. Rep. Mike. Bishop’s vote for the “repeal and replace” of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) would have stripped that coverage from thousands of his constituents.

Tom Pinta

Pinckney

Vote your conscience in November

We lost a hero and patriot with the passing of Sen. John McCain. He was a man with a strong moral compass and a willingness to listen to his political adversaries so that he might better understand their points of view. He frequently worked with Ted Kennedy to draft bipartisan legislation that would meet the common needs of their constituents. How ironic that they should both fall prey to the same type of deadly brain cancer!

Who will step up to lead as this man led? We have a chance to reflect upon Sen. McCain’s many talents and virtues and elect like-minded individuals. It is time for Americans to reject the petulant, petty and narcissistic nature of someone like Trump and to vote for candidates who share the essential love of country and mankind exhibited by John McCain. Vote for a collective, American conscience in November.

Donna Gadbaw Mitchell

Brighton

Election Letters

The deadline for letters regarding candidates and issues on the Nov. 6 ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Election letters are limited to 100 words.